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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.96, 36,718.56 and 14,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.96, 36,718.56 and 14,671.26 is: 20,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.96 : 36,718.56 = 14,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.96/36,718.56 = 14,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.96x = 36,718.56 × 14,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.96x = 538,707,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,707,540.59/26,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.10

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